2014 Weeke Optimat BHX 500

Overview: For sale is a used Weeke Optimat BHX 500 CNC Machining Center, ideal for routing, boring, and grooving of flat panel components without special workpiece fixtures. Manufactured in Northern Germany, this machine adheres to high-quality standards and uses world-class components.

Key Features:

• Model: Optimat BHX 500
• Workpiece Dimensions:
• Minimum Length: 200 mm
• Maximum Length: 2500 mm
• Minimum Width: 70 mm
• Maximum Width: 1000 mm (1300 mm with processing restrictions)
• Minimum Thickness: 8 mm (or 2 parts x 4 mm)
• Maximum Thickness: 80 mm (or 2 parts x 40 mm)
• Construction:
• Rigid steel frame with welded steel plates
• THK linear motion guides for X-, Y-, and Z-axes
• Zero-backlash, pre-loaded helically ground rack and pinion gear system (X-axis)
• High precision ball screws (Y- and Z-axes)
• Solid state drives and digital AC servo motors

Workpiece Clamping and Support:

• Two workpiece clamping devices with integrated stop system (TBO - Top-Bottom Open)
• Digital AC servomotors for positioning
• Automatic measuring of workpiece thickness and lengths
• Rigid aluminum cast construction for both lower and upper processing supports
• Integrated threefold divided table with selectable air cushion

Machining Capabilities:

• Vertical Boring Blocks:
• 2 blocks with 36 spindles each
• Drilling depth: 38 mm max
• Speed: 1,500 to 7,500 rpm
• Horizontal Drilling Blocks:
• 2 blocks with 10 spindles each
• Drilling depth: 38 mm max
• Speed: 1,500 to 7,500 rpm
• Grooving Saws:
• Cutting depth: 30 mm max
• Rotation speed: 1,500 to 7,500 rpm
• Vertical Router Motors:
• 2 motors with 6.0 kW power each
• Speed: 6,000 to 18,000 rpm
• Dust Extraction: Connection for customer-provided dust extraction device

Control System:

• PowerControl:
• PLC control system with Windows XP embedded
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 17” TFT-flat screen
• Software: woodWOP 6.1, Tool Data Base, Production List Software, Machine Data Recording
• EtherNet connection for remote diagnostics
• UPS for PC with more than 5 axes
• Barcode software (woodScan) for 1D/2D barcode reading

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions:
• Length: 8085 mm (26.5')
• Width: 3651 mm (12')
• Height: 2773 mm (109.2")
• Weight: 5500 kg (12,125 lbs)
• Positioning Speed:
• X-axis (Clamps): 138 m/min
• Y-axis: 80 m/min
• Z-axis: 50 m/min
• Z-axis (Pressure Plate): 27 m/min
• Utility Requirements:
• Operating Voltage: 3 Phase 208, 230/240, or 460/480 volt, ±5%
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Amperage Load: 68/62/31 Amps @ 208/240/480 Volts
• Pre-fuse Protection: 90/75/50 Amps @ 208/240/480 Volts
• Total Connected Load: 19.5 kW
• Dust Extraction: Connection size 280 mm, air velocity minimum 20 m/sec
• Compressed Air: Connection size R 1 in & R 1/2", pressure required 102 psi (7 bar), consumption 3000 NL/min (106 cfm)
• Ambient Temperature: Operating range 10° - 40° C (50° - 100° F)

This Weeke Optimat BHX 500 CNC Machining Center is ready for integration into your production line. For more information, please contact us.